International Tiger Day Celebrated every year on July 29. It is a global initiative focused on protecting the natural habitats of tigers and raising awareness among people about their conservation. The day plays an important role in increasing online engagement and interest in information related to tigers.

Tigers are one of the most majestic creatures in the animal kingdom, including species such as the white tiger, Royal Bengal tiger and Siberian tiger. If you want to see these majestic species in their own way, here is a list of some national parks in India that offer the best tiger safari experience.

Bandhavgarh National ParkMadhya Pradesh

Located in Madhya Pradesh, this wildlife sanctuary has the highest density of the country’s national animal. Around 50 tigers are spread over a mere 100 square kilometers. Other animals that can be seen here are sambar, chital, wild boar, wild dog, Indian fox, leopard, bison, nilgai, antelope, nilgai and others. This park has four zones and a limited number of vehicles are allowed to enter the park from each zone per day. Hence, it is very important to make a booking in advance.

Sunderbans National Park, West Bengal

Located 110 km from the capital Kolkata, Sundarban National Park is a biosphere reserve, national park and tiger reserve. It is also famous for the Sundarban Delta, which is the world’s largest mangrove ecosystem and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This national park is famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger and other wildlife, including fishing cats, macaques, leopard cats, Indian grey mongoose, wild boar, flying fox, pangolin and Indian grey mongoose.

Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Another park located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Pench is a great summer getaway. A mix of grasslands, forests, and rivers, this park provides a habitat for tigers, leopards, wild dogs, and a variety of birds. It is also India’s first dark sky park and offers hot air balloon safaris for adventure-loving travelers. There are also several cycling tours that take you closer to the villages surrounding the park.

Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan

This park is one of the largest parks in the country and is very famous among wildlife photographers. Once a hunting ground, this park is now a conservation site for tigers and a top tiger reserve. Other important animals seen here are wild cats, Indian fox, crocodiles, leopards, sloth bears, jackals and others. Tigers are usually seen in the Bakola area of ​​the park.

Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand

Located in the foothills of the Himalayas near Nainital, this park is a legend in itself; it was India’s first national park and is where Project Tiger was initiated. Though the views are often difficult due to the dense grass and jungles, every safari in this national park is exciting and thrilling. The best way to experience Corbett is to stay in one of the few government accommodations inside the park and wake up to a once in a lifetime experience.

Tadoba National Park, Maharashtra

Tadoba is the largest park in Maharashtra and also the oldest. The park is known for its open-air tiger viewing from a jeep. The safari starts from either of the two entry gates: Mohurli Gate and Kolara Gate. Apart from tigers, the park is famous for wild cats, crocodiles, barking deer, sambar, Indian leopards, nilgai, sloth bears, small Indian civets, Indian pythons, wolf spiders and more.

Satpura Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh’s first biosphere reserve, the Satpura Tiger Reserve, boasts rich biodiversity. Home to endangered species such as tigers, giant squirrels and otters, it is a unique blend of flora and fauna of the Himalayas and the Western Ghats. Explore its diverse landscapes – sal forests on the Pachmarhi plateau and teak forests on the lower hills. Enjoy bird watching with over 300 species including the state bird, the paradise flycatcher.